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1. Catching Up on a WILD Week in the Hobby

   18 May 2026 · 1 h 06 min

   Mike and Jesse are in Boston for Jack's Memorial. Brendan provides a quick intro, including details on Topps Chrome Sapphire Football dropping this week. We catch up on: Bowman Baseball with Aram Leighton Gordy's…

2. Wax Prices are FINALLY Starting to Settle Down

   16 May 2026 · 1 h 12 min

   Wax Prices have been going up, but Mike and Jesse have noticed that things are finally starting to level off on the secondary market. The lone exception is 2025 Topps Chrome NFL. Will 2026 Bowman buck the recent trend…

3. 2026 Bowman Baseball Breakdown with Special Guest Aram Leighton

   12 May 2026 · 1 h 24 min

   2026 Bowman Baseball is finally here and the prospect market is already going crazy! In this episode, Aram Leighton joins the show to break down the biggest names in the new Bowman release, the teams worth chasing,…

4. $200M Fraud Protection Program with PSA President Ryan Hoge + Fanatics Announces MAJOR Licensing News

   8 May 2026 · 1 h 23 min

   PSA President Ryan Hoge joins the crew! This week, we’re going deep with the President of PSA to discuss their new fraud protection program, authenticity guarantees, and the future of the grading giant. Is PSA’s…

5. How YOU Can Win $1,000,000 at Fanatics Games

   5 May 2026 · 1 h 19 min

   What if you could compete against pro athletes and walk away with $1,000,000? In this episode, we sit down with Lance Fensterman, CEO of Fanatics Events, to break down Fanatics Games. This is an amazing competition…

6. The Truth About Today’s Sports Card Market

   1 May 2026 · 1 h 29 min

   In this episode, Jesse and Alex take a real look at the current state of the sports card hobby and ask the question many collectors are starting to feel: Is this still fun? From rising prices and changing collector…

7. Upper Deck President Jason Masherah Joins to Discuss the $4.25M Michael Jordan Card Sale, Authentication Risks & Undervalued Markets

   28 Apr 2026 · 1 h 15 min

   Upper Deck President Jason Masherah joins the show to break down one of the biggest moments in hobby history, the $4.25M Michael Jordan card sale. We dive into what makes this card so iconic, why it continues to set…

8. Saying Goodbye to a Father

   23 Apr 2026 · 25 min

   Today, we take a moment to honor Mike's stepfather, a true Boston sports fan, a family-first guy, and someone who left a lasting impact on everyone around him. This is a personal send-off filled with stories, laughter,…

9. We Sold $197,000 of Topps Chrome Football in 1 Day

   17 Apr 2026 · 47 min

   Topps Chrome Football is here, and the hobby reaction has been even crazier than expected. Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson break down the insane launch of Topps Chrome Football after a record-setting day that saw…

10. Topps Conference Review + Massive Card Release Week

    14 Apr 2026 · 1 h 15 min

    Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson are back from the Topps Industry Conference and joined by Jason Shepherd of Shep’s Cards to break down all the news out of Arizona, as well as one of the biggest release weeks in the…

11. My Love-Hate Relationship With Topps, 90s Inserts, Big eBay Live Debut

    2 Apr 2026 · 1 h 07 min

    Topps is bringing serious heat with Bowman Basketball, Cosmic Basketball and the return of Topps Football, but Mike Gioseffi has a big problem with how it’s all being rolled out. He opens the show with a rant on Topps…

12. Inside a $500,000 Sports Card Collection

    31 Mar 2026 · 1 h 03 min

    Mike and Jesse are back as Mike shares the story of the biggest and most valuable sports card collection he's ever seen in person. The collection includes six-figure Shohei Ohtani cards, 1/1 autos, high-end Mike Trout,…

13. All the Nonsense! Opening Day Pack Rips and Fun with Jesse + Joe

    26 Mar 2026 · 1 h 10 min

    On today’s episode of Sports Cards Nonsense, Jesse Gibson is joined by Joe Wysmierski for a mix of Opening Day baseball talk, hobby debate, and complete nonsense. Jesse rips 2025 Topps Update, 2025 Stadium Club, and…

14. Shohei Ohtani Demand is Breaking the Hobby + Why His Cards Keep Climbing

    24 Mar 2026 · 1 h 22 min

    Shohei Ohtani card prices are doing things the hobby rarely sees, and Mike, Jesse, Shep from Shep's Cards & Collectibles break down why the demand keeps rising. The guys react to the recent Ohtani vs. Judge dual…

15. Topps Wax Breakdown + Is Flipping Singles the New Hobby Trend?

    19 Mar 2026 · 50 min

    Mike Gioseffi takes a deep dive into flipping singles, the rapid growth of SCN’s singles business, what he’s learned from moving serious volume on eBay Live. Plus, why selectivity matters more than ever if you’re…

16. Whatnot Illegal Gambling Allegations Explained + 2026 Sports Card Market Trends

    17 Mar 2026 · 1 h 24 min

    Jesse Gibson and Alex of Clever Cuban Cards break down the explosive allegations involving Whatnot as hobby attorney Paul Lesko joins the show (13:48) to discuss the arbitration currently filed against Whatnot. Lesko,…

17. New $5.2M Record Card & Bowman’s Best Checkout Chaos

    13 Mar 2026 · 1 h 10 min

    In this episode of Sports Cards Nonsense, Jesse and Mike break down a historic week for the hobby. The headliner? The record-breaking $5.2 million sale of Aaron Judge’s 2013 Bowman Chrome Draft Superfractor 1/1. The…

18. Bowman's Best Buzz & The Debut of Sports Card Confessions

    10 Mar 2026 · 1 h 09 min

    Bowman's Best takes center stage as Mike explains why it’s one of his favorite products every year, why this year’s release may actually rise in price after launch, and which names collectors should be watching.…

19. Are "Cheap" Slabbed Cards a Good Investment + The $15 Slab Debate

    6 Mar 2026 · 1 h 29 min

    In this episode of Sports Cards Nonsense, Jesse Gibson is joined by Alex from Clever Cuban Cards to dive into the current state of the hobby and the strategies that actually work for collectors today. We kick things…

20. The European Sports Card Market is BOOMING: What We Learned in 18 Days

    2 Mar 2026 · 1 h 02 min

    Jesse Gibson is back from 18 days abroad and the data he brought back from the London and Dublin card shows is a focus of today's show. While the U.S. hobby is hyper-focused on speculation, we are breaking down the…

21. Sports Card Singles Market on Fire Again!

    26 Feb 2026 · 55 min

    Mike Gioseffi sits down with Gary and Jason from The Ballcard Show for a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to succeed in the hobby, from the grind to the credibility. Gary and Jason break down why…

22. Big Deals Made at the Nashville Card Show, Major Hockey Market Movement

    23 Feb 2026 · 48 min

    Mike Gioseffi breaks down his most successful card show weekend to date at the Nashville Card Show, explaining the "move everything" mindset that allowed him to quickly turn a $15,000 investment into $35,000 in sales ,…

23. From Teacher to $850k in Sales: Secrets to Scaling Your Card Business

    19 Feb 2026 · 58 min

    In this episode of Sports Cards Nonsense, Mike Gioseffi sits down with Chris Thomas of Ataboy Cards to break down a masterclass in scaling the sports card hobby into a high-six-figure empire. Chris isn’t just a…

24. $16,000,000 Card Sale, NBA Market Watch & MLB Pre-Season Buys

    16 Feb 2026 · 55 min

    Mike Gioseffi and Adam Gray break down a chaotic week in the hobby, including the mind-blowing $16 million Pokémon card private sale. Is the high-end market completely detaching from reality, or is this just the new…

25. Why PSA Prices Are Going Up: PSA President Reveals What Collectors Need to Know

    12 Feb 2026 · 55 min

    On today’s episode of Sports Cards Nonsense, Mike Gioseffi is joined by Ryan Hoge, President of Grading at Collectors, for an exclusive breakdown of the major changes happening at PSA. Ryan explains exactly why price…

26. Super Bowl Trends: How Drake Maye's Market Could Mimic Joe Burrow's + Amazing Week with eBay Live

    10 Feb 2026 · 1 h 33 min

    With the Super Bowl in the rear view mirror, Mike and Jesse react to the Patriots' loss and dive deep into five years of historical data to explain why Drake Maye’s market trajectory mirrors Joe Burrow’s 2022 run and…

27. Groundbreaking SCN Announcement Live from Bay Area for Super Bowl

    6 Feb 2026 · 55 min

    On today's jam-packed episode of Sports Cards Nonsense, we're joined by Ryan Spoon, President at Yahoo Media Group to announce a new major partnership between SCN and Yahoo, live from San Francisco, starting during…

28. Super Bowl Conspiracy Theory and Fanatics Leaks

    4 Feb 2026 · 43 min

    Live from the Mojobreak Shop in Santa Clara, California Jesse and Mike are joined by Mojo's Dan and Doug for part 1 of a two-part show that you'll have to tune into the Mojo The Hype podcast tomorrow for! The guys…

29. Why Are Sam Darnold Cards So Cheap? + Tom Brady & The Mannings Sell Their Personal Cards

    29 Jan 2026 · 54 min

    Mike and Jesse are back to break down the latest movement in the sports card market as we head toward the Super Bowl. First, Jesse shares a "cautionary tale" involving a massive rip of Marvel cards and the hunt for a…

30. Patriots Super Bowl Run: Drake Maye vs. Tom Brady & PSA Vault’s Spotlight Auction

    27 Jan 2026 · 40 min

    The New England Patriots are going back to the Super Bowl after an improbable run where they'll again meet the Seattle Seahawks. Mike Gioseffi coudn't be more excited as he reflects on the team's 9-0 road record and…

31. 2026 is the New 2016: How Sports Cards Have Changed Forever

    23 Jan 2026 · 1 h 26 min

    Mike and Jesse are back with Papa Gio to take on the viral 2016 vs 2026 challenge by looking back at the state of the sports card hobby exactly ten years ago. They break down the shocking price differences for iconic…

32. Why This QB is Up 600% + $50k Collection Update

    20 Jan 2026 · 1 h 15 min

    Is the NFL playoff market setting a massive trap for collectors? Mike and Jesse are joined by BCW Tim to break down the wildest market spike of the week: Jarrett Stidham rookie cards have skyrocketed over 600%…

33. Buying a $50,000 Sports Card Collection & Updates From PSA

    16 Jan 2026 · 1 h 21 min

    Mike dropped $50,000 cash on a massive sports card collection to stock up for eBay Live and barely looked through it before buying. In this episode of Sports Cards Nonsense Mike and Jesse are joined by Shep as Mike…

34. Ultimate 2025 Bowman Draft Guide: Eli Willits, Seth Hernandez & Hidden Gems

    13 Jan 2026 · 1 h 20 min

    Mike and Jesse are back to recap a wild NFL Super Wild Card Weekend before diving headfirst into one of the biggest baseball releases of the year in Bowman Draft. The guys react to the market fallout from the…

35. Is the Sports Card Bubble Back? Buying Bryce Young & Upper Deck’s Big News

    9 Jan 2026 · 1 h 14 min

    On today’s episode of Sports Cards Nonsense, Mike and Jesse dive deep into the current state of the card market to answer a burning question: Are we experiencing another high-end bubble? Mike brings the data,…

36. NFL Playoff Buys & Sells + CRAZY Story Behind Topps Celebrity Autos

    6 Jan 2026 · 1 h 10 min

    Mike and Jesse are back to break down the NFL playoff picture and what it means for the sports card market. They discuss which quarterbacks have the most price upside heading into Wild Card Weekend (is Bryce Young a…

37. Is Cooper Flagg the Next Wemby? Potential Monopoly Investigation Coming

    24 Dec 2025 · 1 h 16 min

    The hobby news cycle is moving fast. Just days after the Collectors/Beckett announcement, a U.S. Congressman has sent a letter to the FTC asking for an investigation into monopolistic practices in the trading card…

38. Will Collectors Gut or Save Beckett? The Future of Grading

    19 Dec 2025 · 1 h 24 min

    Mike and Jesse debate the massive acquisition of Beckett (BGS) by Collectors, the parent company of PSA. The guys have vehemently different reactions to the deal: Jesse believes Collectors will "save" the brand by…

39. Should You Buy Patrick Mahomes Cards NOW?! Plus, Breaker Program Cuts & New Releases

    16 Dec 2025 · 1 h 11 min

    Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson are back with the biggest stories in the hobby and on the field. Is now the perfect time to buy Patrick Mahomes (5:05) sports cards at a reasonable price, given his ACL tear and the…

40. Lawyer Weighs in on Hobby Lawsuits; NFL Buy/Sell, MLB Free Agency Reactions

    12 Dec 2025 · 59 min

    Mike and Jesse are back and are joined by attorney Paul Lesko who dissects the Panini-Fanatics antitrust lawsuit, revealing a major conflict: Panini is risking its own court credibility by showing potential buyers…

41. Major Grading Scandal, Is Dak a GOAT & Adam Palmer Joins the Show

    9 Dec 2025 · 1 h 25 min

    On today's episode of Sports Cards Nonsense, Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson break down Jeff Kent’s selection to the Baseball Hall of Fame and discuss the problematic process behind the committee's choices. The guys…

42. Is Topps' Pricing a Problem? Probstein Back on eBay

    5 Dec 2025 · 1 h 10 min

    Mike and Jesse dive into the biggest market movers and the hottest debates—starting with whether Topps' pricing strategy a problem for collectors? They break down the shocking $3,300 starting price and $1,625 final…

43. Beginner's Guide to The Hobby l TOUGH Questions & Answers with Upper Deck President Jason Masherah

    2 Dec 2025 · 1 h 13 min

    Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson open the show with a beginner-friendly guide to entering the sports card hobby. They cover how to approach breaks, what research actually matters, and where the line really is between…

44. Arguing with a Controversial Hobby Figure, More Scandal Talk

    24 Nov 2025 · 54 min

    Mike Gioseffi is joined by the controversial yet insightful guest, Nick Andrews, also known as the Boston Card Hunter for today's episode of Sports Cards Nonsense. The conversation explores the current state of the…

45. Have You Been Probstein'ed? Massive Hobby Scandal + Interview with The National

    21 Nov 2025 · 1 h 11 min

    Buckle up for a jam-packed, scandal-filled episode of Sports Cards Nonsense as Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson dive into the latest controversies and updates in the hobby. We start with a discussion on the recent…

46. Are We in Another Hobby Bubble? Topps Town Hall Update

    18 Nov 2025 · 1 h 11 min

    In today's episode, Mike and Jesse discuss the end of the wax drought and the continued explosion of the grails market, highlighting significant sales and the potential for future investments. The episode also…

47. Massive Scandal Update, Mantle Hobby Awards Preview

    14 Nov 2025 · 1 h 18 min

    In this episode of Sports Cards Nonsense Mike Gioseffi is joined by Joe Wysmierski as they dive into a variety of hobby topics, starting with a heartfelt moment as they address the absence of Jesse due to a personal…

48. Shilling Fights Continue, Evolution of Football Hobby Market and Non-QB Interest

    11 Nov 2025 · 1 h 11 min

    Jesse and Mike are joined by Shep of Shep's Cards to talk about the latest sports card and collectibles news, and drama... Shilling is the talk of the hobby right now, which Mike and Shep weigh in on in detail. Plus,…

49. Is Some Shill Bidding Acceptable + Future of Card Shows

    7 Nov 2025 · 1 h 21 min

    Jesse Gibson is joined by Alex, AKA Clever Cuban Cards as they dive into the frustrations of trying to snag the 2025 Topps Black and White Baseball release, pointing out how poor communication left many collectors in…

50. LIVE Contract Negotation, eBay's Adam Ireland Joins, NFL QB Rankings

    4 Nov 2025 · 1 h 01 min

    Who wants SCN merch? Jesse Gibson and Mike Gioseffi start the show by going off-script with a live contract negotiation for Jesse. Then Adam Ireland, eBay's Vice President and General Manager, Global Collectibles…